The United States market has experienced a period of stability over the last week, maintaining its impressive 17% growth over the past year with expectations for earnings to grow at a similar rate annually. In such an environment, identifying small-cap stocks that may be undervalued and exhibit insider activity can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on these market dynamics.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust	NA	1.2x	46.15%	★★★★★★
Onterris	165.1x	0.9x	28.74%	★★★★★☆
Kingstone Companies	9.4x	1.3x	35.38%	★★★★☆☆
Angel Oak Mortgage REIT	13.9x	6.3x	23.34%	★★★★☆☆
Modiv Industrial	NA	3.8x	49.34%	★★★★☆☆
Auburn National Bancorporation	10.9x	2.7x	12.34%	★★★☆☆☆
Shore Bancshares	12.3x	3.5x	45.45%	★★★☆☆☆
Similarweb	NA	2.2x	15.78%	★★★☆☆☆
Via Transportation	NA	3.5x	49.93%	★★★☆☆☆
Angel Studios	NA	2.0x	15.76%	★★★☆☆☆

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Gloo Holdings (GLOO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Gloo Holdings is a company involved in the Gloo Segment with operations contributing to its market capitalization of $1.23 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue has shown an upward trend, reaching $123.89 million in the most recent period. Despite this growth, it faces significant challenges with profitability, as evidenced by a net income margin of -1.35% in the latest report. The gross profit margin has improved to 26.72%, indicating better cost management relative to revenue increases over time. Operating expenses remain high, particularly in areas such as sales and marketing and general administrative costs, impacting overall financial performance.

PE: -1.5x

Gloo Holdings, a small player in its sector, has shown promising growth potential despite recent volatility. With earnings projected to grow over 105% annually, the company is focused on strategic acquisitions and enhancing its platform with AI. Recent equity offerings raised $22.75 million at $3.25 per share, reflecting insider confidence in its future prospects. Although reliant on external borrowing for funding, Gloo's revenue guidance for fiscal 2026 was raised to US$195 million amid a significant sales increase from last year.

Patria Investments (PAX)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Patria Investments is an asset management firm primarily focused on private equity, infrastructure, and credit investments, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.96 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from asset management, with a gross profit margin that has fluctuated between 59.80% and 78.37% over the observed periods. Operating expenses have varied, reaching up to $92.90 million recently, impacting net income margins which have ranged from 18.07% to 57.78%.

PE: 24.5x

Patria Investments, a smaller U.S. stock, is catching attention with its forecasted 34% annual earnings growth. Despite recent challenges like being dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index and a dip in Q1 net income to US$2.3 million from US$15.7 million last year, insider confidence remains evident through share purchases by key figures in the past months. The company's reliance on external borrowing for funding adds risk but also potential for strategic growth adjustments.

Via Transportation (VIA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Via Transportation operates as a technology company specializing in providing on-demand public mobility solutions and software for transit systems, with a market cap of approximately $3.5 billion.

Operations: VIA generates revenue primarily through its operations, with a recent figure of $463.13 million. The company has experienced fluctuations in its gross profit margin, which was 39.31% as of the latest period. Operating expenses, including significant allocations to R&D and sales & marketing, contribute to its net losses despite revenue growth over time.

PE: -16.3x

Via Transportation, a US-based company with a focus on transit solutions, has recently launched an AI-driven Scheduling and Supply Studio to enhance efficiency for transit agencies. Despite reporting a net loss of US$20.15 million in Q1 2026, revenue increased to US$127.43 million from the previous year. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases, reflecting belief in future growth potential despite current unprofitability and volatile share prices. Revenue is expected to grow annually by 17.84%.

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